PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Punchy McPunches (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Conan Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Punchy McPunches has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Punchy McPunches seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

McPunches
vs
Jones

205 cm
33
323 lbs
24 - 22 - 0

197 cm
33
287 lbs
23 - 17 - 0

Dangerous GnP
Excellent boxer
Very quick

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Powerful

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 24 - 22 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Punchy McPunches!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 23 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Conan Jones!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Ian Loll and Elvis Blanc.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
McPunches fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
McPunches slips a jab from Jones.
Jones darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Jones throws a nice inside leg kick.
Jones doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McPunches throws a right hand that misses
and Jones counters with a body kick.

Jones shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in McPunches's guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Jones stopping the sweep attempt from McPunches.
Jones pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McPunches is keeping the position for now.
Jones wants to control from the top but McPunches keeps moving.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones is looking to work some ground and pound but McPunches has wrist control.
Jones trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jones is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
McPunches keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully.
Jones with a flurry of punches that miss.
McPunches knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Jones on the ground.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones lands a couple of digs.
McPunches keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully.
McPunches controlling Jones's posture.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Conan Jones was stalling too much, according to the referee.
McPunches avoids a kick to the body.
McPunches misses the jab.
Jones avoids a punch combination nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones lands a right hook to the body.
McPunches throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
McPunches throws a combination that misses
and Jones counters with a lovely straight right hand!
McPunches scores with a body shot.
Jones connects with the punch.
McPunches misses the shot to the body.

McPunches gets caught flat footed, as Jones shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jones working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of McPunches's head.
Jones has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but McPunches is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McPunches avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones throws an elbow that misses. McPunches uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Jones's guard. Nice move by McPunches!
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Jones is on top in guard.
Jones pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McPunches is keeping the position for now.
Jones missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jones scoring with punches to the head and body.
McPunches wants to sweep here but Jones controlling him for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Conan Jones dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

McPunches misses with the combination.
McPunches swats away the attempt to clinch by Jones.
Jones swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McPunches takes one to the side of the head.
Conan Jones seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jones swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McPunches avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
McPunches throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jones lands with a kick to the temple. McPunches shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
That kick from Jones tenderised McPunches's leg. McPunches is trying to keep his angry face on.
Jones swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by McPunches.
McPunches throws a right hand that misses
and Jones counters with a thumping low kick.
McPunches connects with a jab.
McPunches misses with a double jab
and Jones counters with a straight right hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McPunches drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
McPunches misses with an uppercut. Jones saw that one coming.
Jones lands a straight punch to the body, keeping McPunches at a distance.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

McPunches tries to sprawl but Jones drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Jones trying to control the action but McPunches is working from the bottom.

Jones is looking for a kimura but McPunches is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Jones to get the leverage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Jones wants to work for an arm triangle but McPunches is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Jones wants to control but McPunches is keeping him busy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McPunches wants to improve his position but Jones is controlling well.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Jones trying to control from half guard but McPunches is working away.
Jones sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. McPunches defending well though.
Jones takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Jones not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Jones has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jones wants to control but McPunches is keeping him busy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones misses with a head shot. McPunches uses the momentum to regain guard.
McPunches controls Jones momentarily but Jones frees himself.
Jones passes McPunches's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Jones trying to control the action but McPunches is working from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McPunches tries to roll over but Jones keeps him under control.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Jones in particular looking to stall.
McPunches is not content to let Jones control the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jones trying to pass the guard but McPunches defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Conan Jones showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

McPunches swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A punch lands to the side of McPunches 's head but he takes it in his stride.
McPunches thuds a left hand into Jones's body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Jones.
Jones looks to land a right hand but McPunches moved out of range.
Jones swings widly with a right hand
and McPunches counters with a left and a right that stings Jones.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McPunches looks to land a right hand but Jones moved out of range.
McPunches takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Jones throws out a powerful jab.
Jones takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Jones fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. McPunches looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Jones fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.

Jones fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with McPunches, pushing him back against the cage.
Jones unloads a knee to the mid-section.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones slows down the pace here.
McPunches manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jones is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. McPunches is defending well for now.

Jones has hold of one of McPunches's legs. McPunches is fighting the takedown attempt but Jones gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Jones connects with a couple of short punches.
Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but McPunches is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Punchy McPunches has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones wants to pass the guard but McPunches is keeping the position.
Jones postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
McPunches utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Jones wants to control from the top but McPunches keeps moving.
Jones forces his way into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones thows a huge punch but McPunches dodges it nicely.
Jones not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
McPunches is looking for a sweep. Jones is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Jones is figuring out what he wants to do next.
McPunches is staying active underneath Jones, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
McPunches avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Jones.
Jones is pressing down on McPunches's thigh, looking to free his foot. McPunches is holding on for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Jones throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Jones is trying to control. McPunches wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Jones is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Conan Jones hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Jones misses with a kick to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
McPunches misses with a body shot.
McPunches misses with a hook
and Jones connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Jones. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
McPunches throws out a token jab with nothing on it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Conan Jones comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Jones has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Conan Jones!
Conan Jones took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, - - - - - All Nutrients 160 - - - - - for their support in the buildup to the fight.